Diana Hyland facts for kids
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Diana Hyland
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Hyland as Susan Winter in Peyton Place, 1968
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Diane Gentner
January 25, 1936 Cleveland Heights, Ohio, U.S.
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| Died | March 27, 1977 (aged 41) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1955–1977 |
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Joe Goodson
(m. 1969; div. 1974) |
| Partner(s) | John Travolta (1976-1977; her death) |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Special 1977 The Boy in the Plastic Bubble; awarded posthumously |
Diana Hyland, born Diane Gentner on January 25, 1936, was a talented American actress. She was known for her work in plays, movies, and television shows. She had a career that lasted over 20 years.
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Early Life
Diana Hyland was born in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Her parents were John Theodore and Mary Gentner. She had one brother named John.
Acting Career
Diana Hyland started her acting career in 1955. She was 19 years old when she first appeared on a TV show called Robert Montgomery Presents.
Over the next ten years, she acted in many TV shows. She had guest roles in popular series like Naked City, The Eleventh Hour, and The Twilight Zone.
Big Screen Roles
In 1966, Diana Hyland appeared in the movie The Chase. She acted alongside famous stars like Marlon Brando and Robert Redford.
She also co-starred in the 1966 movie Smoky. In this film, she played Julie Richards, who owned a ranch.
Broadway and TV Series
In 1959, Diana Hyland performed on Broadway in the play Sweet Bird of Youth. She acted with well-known actors like Paul Newman.
From 1958 to 1963, she was a regular on the TV soap opera Young Doctor Malone. She played Gig Houseman in the show.
Later, from 1968 to 1969, she had a continuing role in the TV show Peyton Place. She played the character Susan Winter in this popular series.
Award-Winning Performance
One of her most notable roles was in the 1976 television movie The Boy in the Plastic Bubble. She won an Emmy Award for her performance in this movie. This award was given to her after her death.
In 1977, she also co-starred in the TV series Eight Is Enough. She appeared in a few episodes before she passed away. Her character, Joan Bradford, was then written out of the show.
Personal Life
Diana Hyland married actor Joe Goodson in 1969. They had a son named Zachary, who was born in 1973. The couple later divorced in 1974.
In 1976, she began a close relationship with actor John Travolta. They had met while working together on the TV movie The Boy in the Plastic Bubble.
Later Years and Passing
Diana Hyland faced a serious illness in 1977. She passed away at the age of 41 on March 27, 1977, in Los Angeles. She and John Travolta remained together until her death.
Selected Film and Television Roles
Diana Hyland acted in many films and television shows throughout her career. Here are a few examples of her work:
- One Man's Way (1963) - Film
- The Chase (1966) - Film
- Smoky (1966) - Film
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1955) - TV series
- Twilight Zone (1964) - TV series
- The Fugitive (1964-1966) - TV series
- Peyton Place (1968–1969) - TV series
- The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) - TV movie
- Eight Is Enough (1977) - TV series
Images for kids
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Diana Hyland as Susan Winter in Peyton Place, 1968
See also
In Spanish: Diana Hyland para niños
